Essays about: "eco-social research"

Found 4 essays containing the words eco-social research.

  1. 1. Food Banks: An eco-social solution? Critical perspectives on food charity in Europe

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Pauline Rittel; [2023-11-03]
    Keywords : food banks; Europe; Doughnut model; eco-social research; sustainability;

    Abstract : This aim of this thesis was to investigate food banking organisations as part of food charity on different governance levels within the EU in relation to aspects of sustainability. The Doughnut model after Raworth (2017) as an element of eco-social research is employed as theoretical underpinning to explore the organisational positioning regarding the societal problems of food waste and food insecurity, as well as the solutions that the organisations envision in relation to sustainability. READ MORE

  3. 2. Clear as a Bell : A sensory and aesthetic history of timekeeping and eco-social relations in Uppsala and the world

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Isabel Inkpen; [2023]
    Keywords : Timescape; eco-social relations; time foraging; church bells; clocks; sensory history;

    Abstract : Methods of timekeeping have changed drastically throughout history and especially in the last century, as has humanity’s relationship to nature. Building upon existing research into the history of clocks and clock-time this study sketches a long-term chronology with a novel environmental, sensory, and aesthetic analysis. READ MORE

  4. 3. The urban cure : design with local landscape dynamics

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Lilja Will; [2023]
    Keywords : landscape architecture; landscape as a medium; landscape urbanism; process based design; eco-social services; shrinking city; post-industrial revitalisation; sustainable urban planning;

    Abstract : The worlds cities are currently facing challenges related to climate change, resource loss, poverty, social inequality, and technological disruptions. Sustainable urban planning is crucial, especially with the increasing global population and urbanization. Cities are the vital organs that determine the growth and further development of a region. READ MORE

  5. 4. "Man är del av något större... Man jobbar med livet.": En studie om sociala odlingsprojekt- vinster, hinder och möjligheter

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

    Author : Anna Malmberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Community gardening; horticultural therapy; eco-social work; green social work; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : "You are part of something bigger... You work with life. READ MORE